• Booker T. Washington: Rising from Slavery to Controversy

  • Feb 21 2025
  • Length: 25 mins
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Booker T. Washington: Rising from Slavery to Controversy

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  • In this episode of History You Didn’t Know But Should, we trace the remarkable journey of Booker T. Washington—from his enslaved childhood to becoming one of the most influential Black leaders of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We discuss his rise through education, the founding of Tuskegee Institute, and his philosophy of self-help, vocational training, and racial uplift. But Washington’s approach wasn’t without controversy. His calls for economic progress over political activism sparked fierce debates with figures like W.E.B. Du Bois. Join us as we explore the legacy of this complex and sometimes misunderstood leader.
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